Police Officer 2nd Class/Lateral

**Provide basic law enforcement services to an assigned area under the direction of a Field Services Sergeant.Hourly Rate $32.28** **- Current Certified Lateral who possess less than 24 months of experience as a Police Officer.** **Hourly Rate $35.78** **- Current Certified Lateral who possess at least 24 months of experience as a Police Officer who worked for a law enforcement agency (post academy/probationary experience) with full police powers and duties.** **Hourly Rate $35.91** ***-*** **After successful completion of probationary period as a Police Officer 2nd Class (P2C) - Lateral** **In state laterals must be currently certified. Out of state laterals must be currently certified and their certification must be recognized and approved by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.** **This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.** **You will not be considered until you have 1st completed the application and selection process at APD online, [please click here to apply](http://apdonline.com/).** *Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation. 1. Effectively patrols assigned area for suspicious persons and vehicles. 2. Respond to calls for service. 3. Serve as a back-up unit to other units. 4. Investigate traffic crashes. 5. Enforce traffic code. 6. Make felony and misdemeanor arrests. 7. Complete preliminary investigations. 8. Conduct complete investigations of crimes. 9. Interview victims, witnesses and suspects. 10. Control or direct traffic. 11. Provide routine assistance to the public. 12. Familiarizes self with area of assignment. 13. Perform miscellaneous assignments such as vehicle inspections and maintenance, transporting prisoners. 14. Refer the public to appropriate agencies in civil matters. 15. Present testimony in court. 16. Perform field community policing/engagement activities. 17. Obtain and execute arrests and search warrants. **SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Complete close-out supplementary investigation on felony crimes. 2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. - Must be 21 years of age. - Must be a United States citizen or has been authorized to work by the United States citizenship and immigration services and has reached the age of majority in accordance to Section 29-7-6 NMSA 1978. - Must possess a high school diploma or GED. - No felony convictions. Criminal activity in which applicant has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge, been involved in any prosecution diversion program (PPP) as adjudicated for a felony crime committed will be permanently disqualified. Felony arrests will be evaluated on a case by case basis. - No misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years from the date of initial testing. Applicants who within 3 years preceding their written test date, have been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendre to any violation of federal law, state law, or local ordinance that would be classified as a misdemeanor crime, will be reviewed on an individual basis and may be cause for disqualification (does not include minor traffic violations). Misdemeanor arrests will be evaluated on a case by case basis. - No DWI convictions within the last five (5) years from the date of initial testing, whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, criminal conviction, or military disciplinary action. Two (2) or more DWIs in the most recent ten (10) year period disqualifies an individual as an applicant. DWI arrests will be evaluated on a case by case basis. - An applicant cannot have been…